Sarajevo Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sarajevo, Sarajevo Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Sarajevo. Expect long, bright days with 255 hours in July and darker periods with just 42 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1769 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Sarajevo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.4 hours per day.

Sarajevo vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sarajevo enjoys an average of 1769 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Related Climate Data for Sarajevo

May, Sarajevo’s wettest month, receives 75 mm (3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 19°C (66°F). During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 26°C (79°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sarajevo Precipitation page.